Polynesia, Or, an Historical Account of the Principal Islands in the South Sea, Including New Zealand (Hardcover)

An engaging history of the exploration and colonization of the Pacific islands. Russell covers the early voyages of discovery, the encounters between European explorers and native populations, and the establishment of colonial governments.

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